Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Minot International Airport (KMOT)

Lat: 48.25°NLon: 101.27°WElev: 1657ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed NW 18 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 13 Jul 12:54 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Lacs ND

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Northwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 2am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a slight chance of showers between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 9 to 14 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 54. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. Northeast wind 7 to 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 11 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 9 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming southeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
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Point Forecast:
Des Lacs ND
 48.25°N 101.58°W
12:49 pm CDT Jul 13, 2025
1pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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